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DB Cargo close to operational profitability, mostly thanks to subsidies

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The German rail freight operator DB Cargo is one of the hot topics in the industry. Besieged by EU law, but mostly also hindered by its own inefficiencies, the company has set out to become profitable in 2026. How is DB Cargo now developing? A look at finances, business development and rolling stock.

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